Keyport (1853) er det maleri, som James Bard er bedst kendt for. Seawanhaka (1868) og City of Catskill (1880) fuldender trioen af de mest elskede lærreder. Vores katalog indeholder 102 værker af James Bard. Her er de 100 mest berømte, med årstal, museum og historien bag hvert lærred.
Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret november 2026. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion på lærred, eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.
Created in 1853, Keyport is a large oil on canvas by James Bard. The work captures a steamboat navigating through a choppy ocean. Two flags fly from the vessel, one positioned on the left side and another on the right. Several figures are visible on the deck, with some standing near the bow and others scattered across the ship.
James Bard painted Seawanhaka in 1868. The work captures a large steamboat navigating through open water, set against a backdrop of distant mountains. The vessel dominates the scene, its white hull and dark smokestacks providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding blue tones of the sea and sky.
James Bard captures the steamboat City of Catskill navigating through open water in this work from about 1880. The subject is a detailed representation of the vessel, positioned as the central focus of the scene. This maritime portrait reflects the era of river travel and the commercial activity that defined late 19th-century America.
In this oil on canvas work from about 1880, James Bard depicts the steamboat Southampton as it navigates a body of water. The vessel is the central subject, positioned horizontally across the middle ground of the composition. It features a white hull accented with red trim and carries several flags from its mast. The ship moves through a deep blue-grey water surface, set against a background of green foliage and…
The canvas captures a pivotal moment in maritime engineering, frozen in the transition between the age of sail and the era of steam. Two vessels dominate the composition, moving through the water in a silent competition of design. On one side, the steamboat
In this watercolor, James Bard presents the Robert L. Stevens, a vessel captured during the height of the maritime era. The work focuses on a steamboat navigating the water, its presence marked by the smoke billowing from its stacks as it moves downstream. It is a quiet, precise study of a specific machine in motion.
A Chronicle of Commerce and Legend: James Bard's "Rip Van Winkle" James Bard’s “Rip Van Winkle,” painted in 1854, isn’t merely a depiction of a steamboat; it is a vibrant snapshot of New York’s bustling maritime era interwoven with the enduring charm of Washington Irving’s beloved tale. The painting captures a lively scene on the Hudson River, dominated by several boats—each distinct in size and design—flying flags that ripple in…
James Bard's "Leviathan," painted in 1855, offers a captivating snapshot of maritime life during the peak of steamboat travel. This large oil on canvas depicts a substantial ship—likely a steamboat or early battleship given its size and design—sailing confidently across an ocean expanse. The presence of two flags prominently displayed suggests national pride and potentially signifies the vessel's purpose, whether commercial transport or military service. Several figures are visible aboard,…
The steamboat Fanny cuts through the water, its stacks emitting plumes of dark smoke that signal its steady progress. Passengers are visible across the deck, some gathered at the bow, others scattered throughout the vessel, capturing a fleeting moment of transit. To the right, a smaller boat occupies the periphery, providing a sense of scale to the primary subject. The composition focuses on the mechanics of 19th-century maritime travel, documenting…
In this 1837 work, we find ourselves observing a steamboat navigating the waters, a vessel that carries with it the quiet energy of a bygone era. The painting captures a specific moment of transit, where the steam-powered machinery of the early nineteenth century meets the open expanse of the river. Passengers are visible on the decks, some gathered near the bow and others toward the stern, their presence adding a…
In this 1837 watercolor, James Bard captures the steamboat Swallow as it cuts through the water. Plumes of smoke rise from the vessel, drifting upward to mark its…
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In this 1837 watercolor, James Bard presents the steamboat Illinois. The vessel is depicted with several decks, where figures can be seen standing and observing the water. It…
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The painting depicts a large steamboat named Indiana, positioned horizontally across the frame. The vessel occupies the majority of the composition, stretching from the left edge to the…
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The oil on canvas titled Thomas Powell was painted by James Bard in 1846. This work captures a specific moment of maritime movement, documenting a vessel that once…
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In the watercolor "New York" by James Bard, a large ship cuts through the ocean waves. Painted about 1841, the scene captures a moment of movement upon the…
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James Bard’s “John Birkbeck,” painted in 1854, isn’t merely a depiction of a steamboat navigating the ocean; it’s a meticulously rendered snapshot of an era – a vibrant…
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In this large oil on canvas, James Bard presents the steamboat C. Vanderbilt as it moves through the water. The vessel occupies a central position, captured in a…
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The oil painting titled Trojan was created by James Bard in 1845. This work emerged from the hand of a self-taught American marine artist who spent his life…
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In Steamer "St. Lawrence" by James Bard, a long, white vessel cuts through the heavy, restless energy of the sea. Painted about 1850, the work captures the side-wheel…
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In Steamboat "El Dorado" by James Bard, we find a focused study of a paddle steamer navigating a choppy sea. The vessel, a large, dark-hulled steamer equipped with…
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In this 1854 oil painting, James Bard depicts the sailing ship named Robert Knapp. The vessel is the central subject of the work, positioned within a maritime scene…
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In this 1852 oil on canvas, James Bard presents the United States, a vessel captured during a period of significant maritime activity. Born in New York City in…
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In this 1855 oil on canvas, James Bard captures the steamboat Nelly Baker as it moves through a river landscape. The vessel cuts through the water, a heavy…
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In this 1852 oil on canvas, James Bard depicts the steamboat Niagara as it moves through a river landscape. The vessel occupies a central position in the scene,…
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In this 1854 work, James Bard captures the Lewis R. Mackey as it navigates the vast, open expanse of the ocean. The large sailing ship dominates the scene,…
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In this work from about 1850, James Bard presents the paddle steamer Confidence as it moves along a river. The vessel is the central focus, captured with the…
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We are looking at Reindeer, a significant work by the American marine artist James Bard. This oil on canvas was painted in 1850, a period marking the artist's…
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The oil on canvas titled North Star was painted in 1852. This work belongs to the hands of James Bard, an American marine artist who was born in…
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A paddle steamer cuts through a turbulent expanse of water, its dark hull slicing the surface of a restless lake. The vessel dominates the frame, a heavy presence…
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In this 1852 work, James Bard presents the white steamboat Enoch Dean navigating through turbulent waters. The vessel is the central focus, captured amidst a dramatic, stormy sky…
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James Bard, born in New York City in 1815, rendered the steamboat Metamora in this 1855 oil on canvas. The work captures a large vessel navigating through water,…
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In the painting Reindeer, James Bard captures a single moment of maritime transit. The work, dating to about 1850, focuses on a paddle wheel steamboat navigating the open…
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The oil on canvas painting titled Glen Cove was executed by the American marine artist James Bard. This work dates to 1855. The artist, who was born in…
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In this 1850 oil on canvas, James Bard depicts the steamboat Jenny Lind. The vessel is rendered with a white hull accented by red trim. A flag extends…
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The composition centers on the white-hulled paddle steamer Syracuse, positioned horizontally across the frame. The ship moves through calm, dark blue water under a sky transitioning from deep…
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In Steamboat "Metamora" by James Bard, a massive vessel cuts through the dark, heavy waters of a nocturnal scene. Painted about 1858, the work captures the ship in…
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In this 1858 oil painting, James Bard captures the steamboat "Broadway" as it cuts through a dark, teal-grey expanse of water. The vessel moves from left to right,…
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Tugboat "John Birkbeck" by James Bard is a detailed maritime painting from 1858. The work focuses on a specific historical vessel navigating through a body of water. The…
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Steamboat "Syracuse" by James Bard depicts a long, white paddle steamer navigating a river. The vessel is positioned in the mid-ground, cutting across the frame from left to…
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In this work from about 1858, James Bard captures the vessel Norma as she moves through the open ocean. The large sailing ship dominates the view, its three…
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In this large oil on canvas, James Bard depicts the steam tug Victoria as it moves through the ocean. The vessel is shown sailing amidst the water, with…
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The oil on canvas titled Emma Hendrix was painted by James Bard in 1858. This work captures a specific moment in the maritime history of the nineteenth century.…
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The steamboat P. Crary glides across the water in this 1858 work by James Bard. A large vessel dominates the center of the scene, its presence marked by…
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The Spirit of the Steamboat Jesse Hoyt In this 1862 oil on canvas, we find ourselves observing a moment of transit upon the water. A large steamboat moves…
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A large three-masted sailing ship dominates the composition, its hull cutting through the ocean in steady motion. The vessel flies the American flag from one of its masts,…
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The scene unfolds through the brushstrokes of James Bard, a man who spent his life documenting the maritime pulse of the nineteenth century. In this oil on canvas…
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The steamboat Thomas P. Way emerges from the canvas as a detailed record of a bygone era. Painted in 1859, this work captures a specific moment in the…
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The oil on canvas depicts a large steamboat navigating through open ocean waters. The vessel moves through the sea, positioned against a backdrop of distant mountains. Several flags…
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The year 1831 marked a period of profound technological shift in the United States, as the dominance of sail began to yield to the industrial energy of steam.…
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James Bard painted the William H. Morton about 1856. This large oil on canvas depicts a paddle boat positioned upon the water. The vessel is shown with multiple…
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The steamboat P. Crary cuts through the river in this large oil on canvas, its presence commanding the water as it makes its way downstream. Created in 1858,…
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In this large oil on canvas, James Bard presents the steamboat Metamora as it travels down a river. The vessel moves through the water with mountains rising in…
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In this 1857 oil on canvas, James Bard captures the sidewheel steamer James A. Stevens as it moves through the ocean. The vessel cuts through the water, its…
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In this 1861 oil on canvas, James Bard captures the steamboat Mary Powell. The vessel emerged in August 1861, a year of shifting tides and new engineering. It…
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Commodore is a work by James Bard, executed in 1857. The artist, born in New York City in 1815, was a self-taught marine painter who specialized in the…
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The Side Paddlewheel is an oil on canvas painting by James Bard, executed in 1859. The work depicts a three-level paddlewheel boat navigating through the ocean. This vessel…
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In this 1861 oil on canvas, we find ourselves observing the James W. Baldwin as it moves through a calm expanse of water. The vessel, a large white…
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The paddle steamer Chrystenah cuts through a dark, blue-gray expanse of water. Painted by James Bard in about 1867, the vessel occupies the center of the frame, its…
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The oil on canvas titled Ranger was painted by James Bard in 1865. This work captures a three-masted sailing ship navigating the water. A smaller boat rests in…
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Created in 1865, this work offers a direct look at the era of sail that once defined the waterways. The artist avoids the sweeping, dramatic landscapes common in…
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The oil on canvas work titled Milton Martin was executed by the artist James Bard. This specific painting dates to 1868. The artist, who was born in New…
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In this large oil on canvas, James Bard captures the steamboat William Tittamer as it moves through the ocean. Painted about 1864, the work focuses on the white…
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James Bard’s Sylvan Stream, created about 1871, centers on a large paddle boat navigating a body of water. The vessel is a steamboat, identified by the smoke rising…
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The steamboat Florence cuts through the water, a heavy presence of wood and steam amidst the shifting currents. Painted by James Bard in 1868, this scene captures a…
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The 1871 painting Sylvan Grove captures a large, white steamboat navigating the water. Passengers are scattered across the deck, some standing near the bow while others remain distributed…
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This work belongs to a tradition of maritime documentation where the goal was to provide an accurate visual archive. The painting functions as a window into a period…
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In Tidal Wave by James Bard, a massive sailing ship battles the fury of a stormy sea. The vessel dominates the view, its multiple sails catching the wind…
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The steamboat Grey Hound glides through a vast body of water, its presence commanding the center of this 1864 oil on canvas. James Bard captures the vessel in…
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The steamboat John L. Hasbrouck cuts through the ocean waves in this 1865 oil on canvas by James Bard. The vessel moves with a sense of purpose, its…
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We are looking at Martha Washington, an oil on canvas painted by James Bard. This particular work was created about 1864, capturing a moment of maritime activity on…
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De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst på disse lærreder, hver med sit mest elskede eksempel.
De 6 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af James Bard | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Historical Society |
New York City | 10 | Southampton, Steamboat "El Dorado", Lewis R. Mackey |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 2 | John Birkbeck, Steamer "St. Lawrence" |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 1 | The Thomas Hunt and the America |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 1 | Rip Van Winkle |
 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco |
San Francisco | 1 | The Steamship Syracuse |
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 1 | S. A. Stevens |
The steamboat Fanny cuts through the water, its stacks emitting plumes of dark smoke that signal its steady progress. Passengers are visible across the deck, some gathered at…
The painting depicts a large steamboat named Indiana, positioned horizontally across the frame. The vessel occupies the majority of the composition, stretching from the left edge to the…
Created in 1853, Keyport is a large oil on canvas by James Bard. The work captures a steamboat navigating through a choppy ocean. Two flags fly from the…
James Bard painted Seawanhaka in 1868. The work captures a large steamboat navigating through open water, set against a backdrop of distant mountains. The vessel dominates the scene,…
James Bard’s Sylvan Stream, created about 1871, centers on a large paddle boat navigating a body of water. The vessel is a steamboat, identified by the smoke rising…
James Bard captures the steamboat City of Catskill navigating through open water in this work from about 1880. The subject is a detailed representation of the vessel, positioned…
Keyport (1853), efterfulgt af Seawanhaka (1868) og City of Catskill (1880).
James Bard, født i 1815, var 38 år gammel: Keyport er fra 1853.
Keyport, Seawanhaka, City of Catskill, Southampton, The Thomas Hunt and the America, Robert L. Stevens, Rip Van Winkle, Leviathan, Fanny og Telegraph. Hvert lærred i den ovenstående rangliste er angivet med årstal og museum.
102 værker af James Bard er i vores katalog, dateret fra 1831 til 1888.
Primært i New York Historical Society (New York City), National Gallery of Art (Washington) og Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York); listen ovenfor nævner hvert museum og dets lærreder.
I 1850s, som udgør 37 af de 100 værker på denne side, herunder Keyport.
Det tidligste lærred her er Fanny (1831); det seneste er New York (1888).
Steamboat (51), Water (51) og People (40), fordelt på de 100 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, anvendt i 53 af de 100 værker på denne side.
New York Historical Society, New York City har 10 af værkerne på denne side, herunder Southampton, Steamboat "El Dorado" og Lewis R. Mackey.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles fra sin egen side som en håndmalet oliereproduktion eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.
James Bard (1815-1897) indtager en unik og ofte overset position i det 19. århundredes amerikanske kunstlandskab. Han var ikke drevet af ambitioner om storslåede historiske fortællinger eller omfattende landskaber; i stedet dedikerede denne stort set selvlærte New York-kunstner sit liv til at dokumentere den pulserende maritime verden, der definerede hans bys identitet. Selvom han ikke blev bredt anerkendt under sin levetid sammen med nogle af sine samtidige, tilbyder Bards malerier nu uvurderlige glimt ind i en svunden tid – en æra præget af damp og sejl, handel og innovation – hvilket giver en visuel registrering uden sidestykke i detaljer og dedikation. Hans arbejde handler ikke om at romantisere havet; det *er* havet, eller snarere, den arbejdende havnefront, trofast gengivet med et bemærkelsesværdigt øje for nøjagtighed. Han søgte ikke at skabe ‘høj kunst’, men tilbød i stedet et enestående historisk arkiv gennem sine penselstrøg.
Født i New York City i 1815 forbliver James Bards tidlige liv noget mystisk. Detaljer om formel kunstnerisk træning er sparsomme, hvilket får forskere til at tro, at han var stort set selvlært. Dette skal ikke forstås som mangel på raffinement; snarere peger det på en skarp observationssans, der blev forfinet gennem mange års fordybelse i den verden, han senere ville afbilde med sådan præcision. Han besad et naturligt talent for at fange kompleksiteten i skibsbygning og søliv. Bard arbejdede tæt sammen med sin tvillingbror John i deres tidlige karriere og skabte fælles værker signeret “J & J Bard”. Disse samarbejdsprojekter, ofte akvareller, demonstrerer en fælles dedikation til præcis repræsentation og et spirende kunstnerisk partnerskab, der ville definere deres indledende output. Efter 1849 fortsatte James uafhængigt og producerede et forbløffende antal malerier – over 430 er i øjeblikket kendt – gennem det andet halvår af århundredet. Hans stil, der ofte beskrives som “naiv”, er ikke født af simpelhed, men snarere en bevidst fokus på faktuel nøjagtighed frem for udsøgte kunstneriske detaljer.
Bards oeuvre er overvældende fokuseret på maritime emner: dampskibe, sejlbåde, færger og de travle havnescener, der karakteriserede New York Citys vandveje. Han arbejdede ofte på bestilling og skabte “portrætter” af individuelle skibe for deres ejere – et vidnesbyrd om værdien, der blev tillagt hans omhyggelige gengivelser. Disse var ikke blot æstetiske repræsentationer; de var detaljerede opgørelser over riggen, skrogdesign og flag, hvilket gav uvurderlige oplysninger for maritime historikere i dag. Værker som "Commodore" (1857), en slående gengivelse af et hjuldamper, viser hans evne til at fange disse fartøjers storhed samtidig med at han bevarer en urokkelig forpligtelse til realisme. Andre bemærkelsesværdige eksempler omfatter malerier af “James A. Stevens” og “James W. Baldwin”, der hver især fungerer som en unik visuel registrering af deres emne. "Sylvan Shore" er et eksempel på hans bredere fokus på at dokumentere ikke kun skibene selv, men også landskaberne og transportnetværkene, der definerede det 19. århundredes Amerika. Han fangede energien i en by uadskilleligt forbundet med vandet, en by i konstant bevægelse.
Selvom han døde i relativ ubemærkethed, er James Bards arv støt vokset, efterhånden som forskere har anerkendt den historiske betydning af hans arbejde. Han var ikke bekymret for at skabe “høj kunst” i traditionel forstand; hans bidrag ligger i hans urokkelige dedikation til dokumentation. Hans malerier tilbyder et unikt vindue ind i en periode med hurtig teknologisk udvikling og økonomisk vækst, hvilket giver indsigt i skibsbygningspraksis, shippingruter og dagligdagen for dem, der navigerede disse farvande. Thomas Hunt og America fanger for eksempel ikke kun skibenes skønhed, men også spændingen omkring det første America’s Cup-løb i 1851. Bards malerier er mere end bare smukke billeder; de er historiske artefakter, der tilbyder en håndgribelig forbindelse til en svunden tid. Hans arbejde står som et vidnesbyrd om observationens kraft og den varige værdi af at bevare visuelle optegnelser.
Historien om James Bard er også en bevægende påmindelse om de mange talentfulde kunstnere, der arbejdede i relativ anonymitet under deres levetid. Han var ikke drevet af berømmelse eller formue, men af en ægte passion for sit emne og et ønske om nøjagtigt at fange verden omkring ham. Hans malerier tilbyder en opfriskende kontrast til de ofte idealiserede fremstillinger af maritimt liv, der findes i anden kunst fra det 19. århundredet. De giver et værdifuldt modstykke til romantiserede fortællinger og tilbyder i stedet en jordnær og realistisk skildring af arbejdende fartøjer og travle havne. Bards arv er en omhyggelig observation, urokkelig dedikation og den varige kraft i visuel dokumentation. Efterhånden som mere af hans arbejde kommer frem i lyset, indtager James Bard endelig sin retmæssige plads som en betydningsfuld figur i amerikansk kunsthistorie – en kronikør af New Yorks maritime tidsalder, hvis malerier fortsætter med at resonere hos seerne i dag. Han var i essensen en historiker, der førte pensel.
